Arizona State University Recruitment 2026 | Senior Program Manager – Industry Research Partnerships

About Arizona State University

Arizona State University (ASU), located in Tempe, Arizona, USA, is one of the world's leading public research universities. The university actively promotes innovation, interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration. Through this recruitment, ASU aims to strengthen research partnerships between academia and industry in strategic technology domains. 

Recruitment Overview

Why Join Arizona State University?

• Work at one of the world's top innovation-focused universities.
• Collaborate with faculty, research centers, and global industry leaders.
• Support strategic partnerships in quantum, semiconductors, biotechnology, materials, and space technologies.
• Gain experience in research development and industry engagement.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive employee benefits.
• Excellent career growth in higher education administration and research management.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are invited from candidates who have:

• Bachelor's degree with at least seven years of relevant experience, or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in research development, proposal management, industry collaboration, or strategic partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with faculty members, researchers, industry representatives, and university leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should preferably possess:

• Experience in research-intensive universities, research institutes, or technical organizations.
• Knowledge of research administration and sponsored research.
• Familiarity with quantum technologies, semiconductors, materials, biotechnology, space technologies, or related fields.
• Experience using CRM systems, Airtable, Excel, Salesforce, or Smartsheet.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ph.D. in a relevant field is desirable but not mandatory. 

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

1. Screening of applications.
2. Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
3. Interview/assessment.
4. Final selection and offer.

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